Fear-learning circuit shows how stress disrupts brain's ability to suppress trauma

Fear is often thought of as a negative emotion but is actually a natural protective response to perceived threats or danger. It helps us survive. When we experience a situation that causes fear, it ...

Identification of new molecular markers for multiple myeloma paves path for more precise therapies

Researchers at Cima and Clinica Universidad de Navarra have identified new molecular mechanisms underlying multiple myeloma. This type of hematologic cancer, which affects the bone marrow, is ...

Researchers improve analysis of molecules linked to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory have shown how higher ...

Should lowest-risk prostate 'cancer' still be called cancer? How changing the name could save lives

A growing number of prostate cancer experts argue that calling the lowest-risk prostate cancer "cancer" does more harm than good. A new UCLA-led study found removing the cancer label could ...

Fatty liver drives a more dangerous form of colorectal cancer spread, study reveals

Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven, with international partners, have uncovered how fatty liver disease can fuel the most aggressive form of metastatic colorectal cancer. The findings, which appear in ...

Psychedelics not yet ready for clinical use in ADHD treatment, study finds

In recent years, there has been growing interest among adults with ADHD in the practice of microdosing classic psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD. The internet is full of personal accounts ...

Diets that lower inflammation might cut dementia risk, study indicates

A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods might help people avoid dementia, especially if they have an elevated risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.

Whole goat milk formula can reduce incidence of atopic dermatitis in infants

Infant feeding with whole goat milk formula (WGF) can reduce the incidence of atopic dermatitis (AD), especially in those with a parental history of AD, according to a study published in Clinical ...

Cognitive flexibility problems may arise months before memory impairment in Alzheimer's

When most people think about Alzheimer's disease, memory loss is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Forgetting a loved one's name, missing appointments or repeatedly misplacing everyday items ...

COVID-19 vaccine boosters may help protect against future animal coronaviruses, research suggests

CoV-2—the virus behind the most recent pandemic—but may also help protect against some future coronaviruses that risk ...

DNA methylation patterns may explain why some prostate cancers turn lethal

The prostate is the single organ most frequently afflicted by cancer in men. Prostate cancer affects approximately 4 million ...

Genetic differences affecting toddler activity levels are also associated with ADHD

A toddler's activity levels are influenced by genetic differences, with some of the same genetic markers also linked to ...